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Easter Power
Posted by Jason Danuser on

In one of his letters (Philippians), the Apostle Paul is telling his story.  He talks about who he used to be and who he had become through his relationship with Jesus.  Then, Paul tells his readers his desire for his future.  He says that he wants to know Christ “and the...

Lead Me to the Cross
Posted by Jason Danuser on

The season of Lent marks the forty-day time period (excluding Sundays) in which Christians are invited to enter into a focused time of prayer and fasting as we prepare for the great celebration of Easter. Simply put, we are encouraged to draw near to God during this season through repentance and...

Going Beyond Our Belief
Posted by Jason Danuser on

For most of us, the Christmas season has come to an end.  Decorations are being put away until next year, school is starting back, and we’ll begin to get settled into something resembling a regular routine.  I certainly thought we had a very meaningful Advent/Christmas at...

Journey to Christmas
Posted by Jason Danuser on

Over the past few months, I have told friends again and again that I need a reset. The past three years have been exhausting in every way imaginable. First, we had COVID and no one knew what in the world to do. Then, as we emerged from the pandemic, we had to face the decision of disaffiliation...

Operation Christmas Child 2023
Posted by Ginny Ellithorp on

As the Operation Christmas Child (OCC) National Collection Week comes to an end, I would love to share with you the challenges, celebrations, and joy we experienced. As Kirsten and I began this week we were met with the challenge of multiple sick children at home, and one that accidentally...

FOR REAL?
Posted by Jason Danuser on

In my decade and a half (plus a few months) at Creekside, we have welcomed well over a thousand new members into our family of faith, including over fifty this past June when we announced that you had to join then if you wanted to be eligible to vote in our recent Church Conference. And...

Partnering with Parents in Ministry
Posted by MacKenzie Girton on

We invite all parents of our student ministry to join us for a transformative event, "Partnering with Parents in Ministry." Taking place on August 13th at 5 pm, this gathering is an invaluable opportunity to discover how you can empower your child with a solid spiritual foundation both within...